Domestic Leagues Roundup

Angel McCoughtry led the way for Fenerbahce with 20 points and nine rebounds

FENER CLAIM FINALS LEAD

Fenerbahce have the upper hand in their Turkish Finals showdown with Galatasaray after beating their rivals in Game One.

In a battle of sides that competed at the EuroLeague Women Final Eight, Angel McCoughtry had 20 points and grabbed nine rebounds to lead Fener to a 75-69 victory.

Both sides are without key players.

Cappie Pondexter, who wasn't able to play during the Final Eight for Fener because of the limits on foreign players, is able to play in the domestic league and she had 17 points in the victory over Galatasaray.

Birsel Vardarli, Turkey's outstanding national team point guard, poured in 14 points for Fener.

The 2011 FIBA Europe Women's Player of the YearAlba Torrens of Spain was lost earlier this season to a knee injury, and Fener also lost Penny Taylor during the Final Eight to a torn ACL.